Portsmouth Book Bash and Abbie Headon launches her book The Power of YES, Thursday 26th June

Are you interested in publishing? Are you an author, editor, designer, illustrator or bookseller who would like to chat with like-minded people who live or work in the Pompey area?

If so, the inaugural Portsmouth Book Bash is for you. Come and meet us between 6pm-8pm on Thursday 26th June 2018 at the friendly Hunter Gatherer, Southsea on Albert Road. There will be no speeches, no agenda... just come and chat books.

Author and editor Abbie Headon will be launching her book, The Power of YES, and you can meet her and buy a copy. Book PR, design and promotion agency Bookollective will be there to help you network.

Everyone there will be able to talk ALL THINGS BOOKS! There is no pressure, bring business cards if you want, if not, just pop in for a chat with the Pompey book crowd.

Byte The Book's network helps our members make useful connections within the book industry and other allied industries and enables them to understand your publishing options and become more literate in the business of books.

Whether you are an author, agent, publisher or supplier to the industry, the community is focused on learning about the latest technical and commercial opportunities, and collaborating to maximum benefit.

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